I failed to...

Meaning

Expressing failure to do something.

Examples

• John: The project deadline is tomorrow.
• Alice: Oh no! I completely forgot about that report. <b>I failed to</b> submit it on time.
• John: That's unfortunate. Did you contact the manager yet? I also almost <b>failed to</b> meet my own deadline.
• Alice: I will. It's a tough situation, to say the least.